For the academic year 2024, registrations are open until December 15th, 2023.
Documents to be attached to the application form to be sent to info@cantoalato.it

1) Completed registration form  (download pdf)
2) Title page of passport or identity card
3) Curriculum including any teaching and/or concert activities
4) Audio or video recording of one or more arias sung by the candidate (mp4 or YouTube format)
5) Proof of payment of the registration fee to be made by bank transfer to the order of:

Associazione Euterpe Ottavanota
Iban: IT41H0623001619000040312311
Reason: ACADEMIC COURSE 2024 – Name and Surname of the student.

Alternatively, payment can be made at the OttavaNota secretariat open every working day from 3 pm to 7 pm in cash, credit card, ATM, cheque or satispay.
The Attendance fee must be paid by 8 January 2024; in a single solution or in two installments according to the arrangements to be agreed with the secretariat.
If the requests are higher than the maximum number established, a selection will be made based on the audio/ video materials sent.
To all subscribers who for lack of seats will not be accepted, by 20 December 2023 will be given notice via e-mail and will be returned the full amount of the fee paid.

NB At the discretion of the secretariat, applications for registration may be accepted even after the above dates, provided that by 15th February 2024.

The total number of lessons and seminars will be kept unchanged.

REGULATION

Art. 1 – PLACE

All lessons and seminars take place at Ottavanota, Via Marco Bruto 24, Milan.
Upon agreement with the secretary and availability of the classrooms, students can use the spaces and instruments (pianos) of the Academy to practice on time between 10am and 10pm.

Art. 2 – OTHER

The Organization will not cover any bank charges related to the transfer of money from abroad.
Room and board are paid by the participants.
Those who wish to participate in Masterclass Cantoalato will benefit from a 10% discount.
Subscribers who wish to purchase single lessons or lesson packages, in addition to those provided by the Academic Course Calendar, will benefit from a 10% discount.
Accademia Cantoalato offers the possibility of language lessons and Italian conversation – on request also with teachers of native language of the country indicated. Rates are to be agreed with the Secretariat.
Participants outside Europe must submit to the organizing secretariat the visa and/or residence permit for entry into the Territory of the Italian Republic, as required by current legislation.

Accademia Cantoalato/Ottavanota can issue the necessary documentation which enables the student to apply for a study Visa or to obtain a permit to stay.

ART.  3 – MANDATORY RULES

A.  The fees paid will not be refunded, even partially, in the event of a waiver by the student.
B. OttavaNota and Accademia Cantoalato are not responsible for the possible suspension of activities for reasons beyond their control; in the event that the lessons or seminars could not be held on the dates indicated, however, the new dates will be postponed and promptly communicated.
C.  Students must be present for the entire period of the Academic Course, otherwise the certificate will not be issued and admission to the final concert.
D. Lessons that the member was unable to carry out for proven and documented health problems and/ or impediments due to force majeure, may be recovered after evaluation by the Secretariat.

Art. 4 – Final concert

The final concert will be held at the prestigious Salone d’Onore of Casa Verdi, Milan (see calendar)..
It is advisable to have an elegant or formal dress.
Agents and/or organizers will be invited.
The students who in the unquestionable opinion of the teacher will be distinguished during the Academic Course for particular artistic talents, may be included in the programs of the events organized by Accademia Cantoalato, and reported to organisers and/or agents working with the Academy.

Art. 5 – CERTIFICATE

At the end of the Academic Course will be issued a certificate of participation to all students who have attended the entire course. The certificate will be issued by Accademia Cantoalato – Associazione Euterpe Ottavanota.

Art. 6 – PHOTO SHOOT

A professional photo shoot of the course and the final concert will be held. The images will be made available free of charge.

Art. 7 – Professional video recording

A good video recording to send to agents and/ or organizers is an important detail, to which to give the right attention.
The work done professionally by Cantoalato is made with two cameras, editing, graphic introduction and titles.
Cost: 70€
Subscribers who need the video recording of the song/s performed/s in the final concert must indicate it in the registration form and add the fee (70€) to the payment to be made for registration.
(If 2 arias are performed, the cost for the second aria is 30€ and must be paid to the secretariat on the day of the concert).
The video recording made by Cantoalato, in agreement with Casa Verdi, is the only authorized recording.
The video recording of the concert by the public and/ or anyone operating in private, outside the staff of Casa Verdi and Accademia Cantoalato is not allowed.

Art. 8 – WAIVER

In case of withdrawal for serious reasons (after evaluation by the Organization on the gravity of the reasons communicated), the participation fee may be returned only if the vacancy is filled by a new student, all by 15 December 2023).
After this date or for any other waiver, the fees paid will not be refunded.

Art. 9 – Cancellation and liability

For reasons of force majeure or proven necessity, the Organization reserves the right to cancel the course with the total refund of the registration and participation fees.
The Organization declines any responsibility for any damage to persons or property during the course of the Academic Course.

Art. 10 – Processing of personal data

Pursuant to art. 10 of Law n. 675/96 on “personal data protection” informs you that the data provided at registration will be collected and processed for the purposes of this Academic Course.

Art. 11 – Release on audio, video and photo rights

the Organization reserves the right to make videos, audio recordings and photos during the duration of the Masterclass, and to use all the material for promotional purposes by publishing it on websites, socials, radio and television without paying fees to any participant.

Art. 12 – Copyright and intellectual property

Accademia Cantoalato/Ottavanota holds the rights of distribution, dissemination and use of audio, video, publications and/or other recordings related to the Masterclass in question.
The audio and video Materials given to the student are for private use (direct sending to third parties); may be used for public use (publication on social and/or youtube) only with written permission issued by Cantoalato/Ottavanota,
Recordings (audio or video) of lessons are allowed, only and exclusively for personal use. By signing the registration you accept the explicit clause not to disseminate such audio or video materials by any means or instrument.
Enrolment in the Academic Course implies unconditional acceptance of these regulations.

LOCATION OF THE MASTERCLASS

Ottavanota: Via Marco Bruto, 24 – Milano

• Subway M4: stop Forlanini
• Suburban Train (S5, S6, S9): stop Forlanini
• Autobus n° 73: stop Forlanini; n° 66 e n° 45: stop Piazza Ovidio
• Tram n° 27 : stop Marco Bruto

STAY

Please note that the Residence Futura located in front of the Academy (Via Montessori 14, Milano), in agreement with Ottavanota practice the following prices:
single 70€ – instead of 80€
double or triple 90€ (total) – instead of 100€
The rooms are equipped with bathroom and kitchenette.
We also point out Miohostel (Viale delle Rimembranze in Lambrate 14, Milan) which offers a wide range of room options and medium-low prices. For conditions in agreement contact the Secretariat.

SECRETARIAT AND CONTACTS

ACCADEMIA CANTOALATO
OttavaNota, Via Marco Bruto 24 – Milano (Italy)
Office times (5-8 pm): phone +39 0289658114
M° Muglialdo: + 39 3487001383
Email: info@cantoalato.it

STAFF

ACCADEMIA LIRICA CANTOALATO   
Director: M° Gioele Muglialdo
Organizing Secretary: Elisabetta Ronchi